Too Many Teeth??!! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

T-BonesMommy · 08-12-2010, 07:48 PM

Hello Yorkie Parents!!! Its been a while, but I need some advice.
I took T-Bone to the vet the other day and he told me that T-Bone hasn't lost all of his baby teeth. He still has 2 baby canines on the top, although all of his adult teeth are in. The vet said if they don't come out soon he will have to have them surgically removed. I don't really care about the price (he said about $300+) but I don't want them to have to put T-Bone under for it. Does anyone know of any chew toys or treats or whatever that would help get them out???

CouversMom · 08-12-2010, 08:50 PM

Is T-Bone neutered? I'm having my female's baby teeth extracted when she's spayed.

gemy · 08-13-2010, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by T-BonesMommy

Hello Yorkie Parents!!! Its been a while, but I need some advice.
I took T-Bone to the vet the other day and he told me that T-Bone hasn't lost all of his baby teeth. He still has 2 baby canines on the top, although all of his adult teeth are in. The vet said if they don't come out soon he will have to have them surgically removed. I don't really care about the price (he said about $300+) but I don't want them to have to put T-Bone under for it. Does anyone know of any chew toys or treats or whatever that would help get them out???

You can try any chews that are textured, ie have bumps on them. Are the baby teeth loose at all in the socket? If so daily you can try gently moving each tooth back and forth a bit.

Otherwise if he needs neutering then have teeth extracted during the neuter.

JDS · 08-13-2010, 05:07 AM

I plan to have any retained baby teeth removed at the same time of Lulu's spay. That way she will only need to "go under" once. And they only charge an additional $5/tooth b/c I'm already paying for everything else.

BamaFan121s · 08-13-2010, 05:15 AM

Don't feel bad...it's not at all uncommon for Yorkies (most toy breeds acutally) to retain their baby teeth. Generally, they are removed at the time of the spay/neuter.

shodanusmc · 08-13-2010, 06:12 AM

Fix time is the time too look for and extract any baby teeth. They may fall out but doubt it. You can always tie a small string around them and then to a door knob, and slam the door as you hold the dog. No, don't do that. It never worked when they did it to me.

JDS · 08-13-2010, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by shodanusmc

Fix time is the time too look for and extract any baby teeth. They may fall out but doubt it. You can always tie a small string around them and then to a door knob, and slam the door as you hold the dog. No, don't do that. It never worked when they did it to me.

I love to tease my kids about this.

08-12-2010, 07:48 PM	#1
T-BonesMommy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mantua, Ohio Posts: 96	Too Many Teeth??!! Hello Yorkie Parents!!! Its been a while, but I need some advice. I took T-Bone to the vet the other day and he told me that T-Bone hasn't lost all of his baby teeth. He still has 2 baby canines on the top, although all of his adult teeth are in. The vet said if they don't come out soon he will have to have them surgically removed. I don't really care about the price (he said about $300+) but I don't want them to have to put T-Bone under for it. Does anyone know of any chew toys or treats or whatever that would help get them out???

08-12-2010, 08:50 PM	#2
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	Is T-Bone neutered? I'm having my female's baby teeth extracted when she's spayed. __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

08-13-2010, 05:07 AM	#4
JDS YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: the good 'ol South Posts: 683	I plan to have any retained baby teeth removed at the same time of Lulu's spay. That way she will only need to "go under" once. And they only charge an additional $5/tooth b/c I'm already paying for everything else.

08-13-2010, 05:15 AM	#5
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,431	Don't feel bad...it's not at all uncommon for Yorkies (most toy breeds acutally) to retain their baby teeth. Generally, they are removed at the time of the spay/neuter.

08-13-2010, 06:12 AM	#6
shodanusmc BANNED! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,603	Fix time is the time too look for and extract any baby teeth. They may fall out but doubt it. You can always tie a small string around them and then to a door knob, and slam the door as you hold the dog. No, don't do that. It never worked when they did it to me.